Word details

話せる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 話せる.

Dictionary

Entry

話せるなせIntransitiveIchidan verb
1

to be able to speak; to be able to talk

Examples
もう6ヶ月たてば流暢にドイツ語が話せるようになるでしょう。
In another six months you will be able to speak German fluently.
2

to be understanding; to be sensible

Examples
彼女は話せる人だ。
She has good sense.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

tale, talk

13 strokesFrequency 134JLPT N4Grade 2

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